Russell Watt
New Zealand rugby union player (1935–2022)
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James Russell Watt (29 December 1935 – 25 June 2022) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A wing three-quarter, Watt represented Otago, Southland, and Wellington at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, between 1957 and 1962. He played 42 matches for the All Blacks including nine internationals, scoring 114 points in all.[1]
BornJames Russell Watt
29 December 1935
29 December 1935
Dunedin, New Zealand
Died25 June 2022 (aged 86)
Silverstream, New Zealand
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight78 kg (172 lb)
| Born | James Russell Watt 29 December 1935 Dunedin, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Died | 25 June 2022 (aged 86) Silverstream, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 78 kg (172 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Otago Boys' High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation | Bank officer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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On 30 April 1960, Watt became engaged to Betty Thorner,[2] and the couple later married.[3]
Watt died on 25 June 2022 in Silverstream, at the age of 86.[4][5]
